Career Development Unit 3 (con’t)

Networking Describes the act of identifying and connecting with people who can influence one’s ability to access desired job opportunities within one’s career Making /enhancing connections with people in order to enhance one’s life experiences

Purposes of Networking Inform an individual about what it is like to work in an occupation or organization Help one understand the skills, training and knowledge an individual needs for a particular occupation and/or job Help one access a prospective employer by informing one about who is responsible for hiring, what jobs are open and what jobs will be come available Facilitate access to an interview

Networking Activity Develop a list of contacts you think would assist you in the pursuit of a possible occupation Read Jeremy’s story page 194 Discuss “ its not what you know its who you know”

Job Shadowing Def: an activity where students visit a work site and “shadow” a worker as they go through a normal /typical day It may be a partial day, full day or number of days An excellent example of networking –allows one to meet and interact with workers in an occupation they wish to explore

Job Shadowing allows students to: Explore their career choices Find out what is really like to work at that job Experience an occupation Learn about required work habits Practice interviewing techniques Network with an employer Get advice and information from someone experienced in that field You must follow a formal process!! Permission slip / safety forms….etc.